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ThoughtLight
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Help someone when you have the opportunity.
Number of ratings18 Number of reviews12 Listens toOver 18 LanguagesEnglish Listener sinceOct 10, 2023 Last activein last week GenderMale PathStep 393 People helped96 Chats350 Group support chats2 Listener group chats5 Forum posts351 Forum upvotes374
Bio

Welcome. I am a writer, a bibliophile, an art lover, a college student, a thinker and a self advocate.

I love psychology and psychoanalysis. I like helping people. I've struggled with mental illness for 16 so I get it. My experiences provide me some insight you can't be taught.

Unfortunately I'm not allowed to just give out advice. There's other types of support I can provide. Let me point out that I'm a verified listener. Meaning I extensively trained in active listening skills. I want to guide you to help yourself. You will feel great at the end when you realize you solved to problem yourself. I'm a believer in process. Standing back and taking a rational look. I can be your sounding board. Or just someone to talk to. I'm a believer that you've got to put your mindset on getting better. A changing perspective.

I can't provide you a diagnosis or reccomend treatment. And I love to give a self esteem boost.

If I had to pick an area of expertise it would be bipolar disorder followed by borderline personality disorder. But view my long list of area I work with.

Please pay attention to the areas I don't work it. Please be respectful and honor that list.

In my chat room we keep things respectful. I stand stand for being disrespected. I won't disrespect you. Also, complete religious tolerance is a standard.

If I don't accept your request but my green light is on I'm full but will get back. If my red light is on I'm not accepting members. You can attempt a message. If I'm around I do make exceptions. Or I might actually be off site.

Let's get you feeling better. Am open to having regulars.

Also, I am here for faith based listening. I'm Christian. And churches have neglected the mentally ill minority. I'm working on it. 

And to point out the biggest problems on the list I don't work in: PTSD, sexual abuse, relationships.

I look forward to chatting with anyone who needs my help. Personal requests do draw my attention first. 

































































































Recent forum posts
New Calming Hobby: Collecting Indoor Plants
Hobby Zone / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 Sunday
...See more It was in January that I started to collect smaller sized plants for my room. We have plants throughout the house including one my mom has kept alive since 2002. After a traumatic event 8 weeks ago causing PTS issues then a second trauma a few weeks ago I've gone from 4 to 12 plants in my room. I suppose it's a better stress response than a lot of other things. But I find so much comfort and calm in caring for the plants. I actually look forward to feeding and watering them and the collection has extended around the house. Orchids, bonsai trees, small ferns, succulents etc. I'm now excited to extend it to planting some things outdoors now that the weather is right. I grew some tulips and hyacinths from bulbs. I know really want to create a terrarium. The ones with all the moss and ferns look the most peaceful. I also want mom to be greeted by a lot of blooms when she finally gets out of the hospital. If anyone has any tips or advice for a terrarium my ears are open. I have had to limit myself to buying only 1-2 plants a week. 
Writing As a Way to Find Relief
Reading & Writing / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 April 14th
...See more I'm a huge bibliophile and writer. I've found one great use as creative writing as a tool for therapy is solving whatever problems you're confronted with through a story. I'm often confronted with a whole psychodynamic scape of problems all at once, so I write a piece of short fiction. Through creating characters and scenes and the problem the protagonist, a version of myself, is facing I create a solution for the problem in the story. Sometimes through the course of writing, or self-exorcism as I call it, I begin to narrow down bigger problems into more singular base problems that exist at the core of everything else. So, it is self-analysis at the same time, and you can make it end in the story however you wish. It of course doesn't solve the problem as easily in real life, but it provides more understanding and helps you to form a plan to fix the real life problem. It also leads to a lot of alleviations of anxiety, pressure, tension and other pint up emotions with the problems. There is a definite feeling of relief. This method has gotten me through some very challenging situations in the past. A big one last fall. Also, when publishing readers tend to gravitate when you share there's a real life, dark sided story behind the piece but then don't share the personal details. Writing truly is a form of self-exorcism for many people. Sometimes it is the easiest tool to communicate if you have a problem or are in need of help but hate saying it out loud. 
New Productive Part of My Life
Content Volunteer Team / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 March 22nd
...See more With the CDM program behind me I am really looking forward to when I get the word that I can start writing articles. I could go much further that the quota. CDM and mental health writing are a part of work outside 7 cups and for the rest of my life. I'm anxious to share my passion and hopefully my articles will be of help to those who read them. 
Growth Path Question
Gateway to Growth Paths / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 February 27th
...See more This is the only place I've found where I might get an answer. I put in a topic request to create a growth path quite a number of weeks ago and never heard anything back about it. It's been 5 or more weeks. 
Hope depression levels aren't severe
Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 January 27th
...See more Bipolar depression is tough. I definitely know how it feels. I hope everyone is ok with the winter months. I know for me and many others it's prime time for depression. Just know you're not alone. If you want to talk with an expert on bipolar, partly due to life experience, just send me a message and I will be glad to help however I can. 
Hoping everyone is blessed and staying warm
Religion & Spirituality / by ThoughtLight
Last post
 January 18th
...See more I hope everyone is receiving a blessing and staying warm right now if you're getting this artic blast. 
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Feedback & Reviews
Amazing listener! Validated my feelings and I left the chat feeling much better. ❤️
This person, Oh boy, where to start, I can not find enough adjectives to fill this blanks. so who is reading this review, place all the good adjectives for this listener. If you have not talked with this person, you have not talked at all. Must must must you must talk with him with your issue. Like he is the best. over the chart.
extremely nice, helpful, thoughtful and friendly.
ThoughtLight is always a delight to talk to. She listens to me attentively and with all seriousness. I appreciate how available she is and how sensible her replies are, absolutely showing she's listening and prepared to help. I couldn't ask for a better ear-it's comforting when others are interested in what we have to say and our struggles - that plus her clear common sense makes for a great comforting chat. Thank you very much once again!
they helped me make it though the night
Awesomeeeee
Great listener, friendly, attentive, caring, supportive.
very nice
supportive and compationate 🥰
The absolute best listener I've come across. Really listens, puts themselves in your shoes. Thank you so very much for your gentleness and understanding.
Everyone here have the title of “ a listener “ but this kind human being is the real listener 💕
Great person, there for you
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